Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Arrival to Japan
Arrival to Japan - Day 2
Osaka
OsakaOptional Activities
- Explore Osaka metropolis
- Day 3
Osaka to Takamatsu
Osaka to Takamatsu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Regional train, Shinkansen, and express train journey to Takamatsu
- Guided exploration of Takamatsu
- Visit to Symbol Tower with sunset view of Seto Inland Sea
Optional Activities
- Explore Takamatsu castle park
- Browse shopping arcades
- Stroll along the waterfront
Landmarks Symbol Tower Takamatsu Castle Park Seto Inland Sea - Day 4
Takamatsu
Takamatsu- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at local noodle factory with Sanuki udon sampling)
Included Activities
- Explore Ritsurin-ken landscape gardens
- Matcha tea and traditional sweets tasting
- Coastal walk along Takamatsu with views of Seto Inland Sea
- Visit to local noodle factory with Sanuki udon production demonstration
- Group dinner at noodle factory with Sanuki udon sampling
Landmarks Ritsurin-ken - Day 5
Takamatsu to Awaji
Takamatsu to Awaji- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat ride through Oboke Gorge
- Walk across traditional suspension bridge at Kazurabashi
- Group dinner in Awaji
Optional Activities
- Lunch break at leisure in Iya Valley area
Landmarks Iya Valley Oboke Gorge Kazurabashi - Day 6
Awaji to Kyoto
Awaji to Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cross Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
- Visit Tōdai-ji Temple and monumental Buddha statue
- Walk through surrounding area including Nigatsudō and Wakakusayama
Optional Activities
- Explore wider Nara area during free time
Landmarks Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Tōdai-ji Temple Nigatsudō Wakakusayama - Day 7
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ryoan-ji Temple with Zen rock garden
- Walk to Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
- Visit Nijo Castle and palace grounds
- Stroll through Nishiki Market
- Explore historic Gion district
Optional Activities
- Lunch break on your own
Landmarks Ryoan-ji Temple Kinkaku-ji Nijo Castle Nishiki Market Gion - Day 8
Kyoto
Kyoto- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sanjusangendo Temple with Buddhist statues
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine with red torii gates
Optional Activities
- Explore Fushimi Inari Shrine on your own
- Explore Kawaramachi district during free afternoon time
Landmarks Sanjusangendo Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine Kawaramachi - Day 9
Kyoto to Shizuoka
Kyoto to Shizuoka- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Japanese bento box), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Shinkansen journey from Kyoto to Shizuoka
- Japanese bento box meal during train journey
Optional Activities
- Free time after hotel check-in
- Day 10
Shizuoka
Shizuoka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car ride to Yume Terrace
- Visit to Miho no Matsubara scenic coastline
- Walk along the shore at Miho no Matsubara
Landmarks Yume Terrace Mt. Fuji Miho no Matsubara - Day 11
Shizuoka to Tokyo
Shizuoka to Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Shinkansen journey from Shizuoka to Tokyo
- Visit Asakusa district
- Visit Senso-ji Temple
- Visit Azumabashi Bridge
- Boat ride on Sumida River to Odaiba
Optional Activities
- Free time in Odaiba to explore at own pace
Landmarks Asakusa Senso-ji Temple Azumabashi Bridge Sumida River Odaiba - Day 12
Tokyo
Tokyo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building with city views
- Visit Meiji Shrine and sprawling park
- Visit Shibuya district
- See Hachiko statue
- See Shibuya intersection
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to explore as you wish
- Final evening with group or on your own
Landmarks Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Meiji Shrine Shibuya Hachiko Statue - Day 13
Departure from Tokyo
Departure from Tokyo - Day 14
Arrival
Arrival











